Spider Guard Overhead Sweep

Utilizing the spider guard to manipulate an opponent's balance begins with pulling them overhead. Secure the sleeves and pull the opponent's hands towards you, bringing their biceps closer to your knees and chest. By shifting back and forth, you create the opportunity to scoot under the opponent, gaining the leverage needed for the sweep.

1. While maintaining tight grips on the sleeves, extend your legs. Flexibility is key here, but ensure you are positioned safely under the opponent, who can only move overhead or scoot back.
2. Instead of stepping on the biceps to lift your hips as in traditional spider guard, keep your legs extended and locked, with feet and toes flexed around the biceps.
3. Execute the sweep by extending your hips upward, using the legs to push as far as possible, then engaging the hips to complete the motion.
4. Follow through to transition into the mount position, securing the opponent's arms to the mat to stabilize your mount.
5. Even if the opponent is on their knees, you can still execute the sweep by pulling them to their feet. Scoot forward, bring your knees to your chest, and place your feet on the biceps.
6. Continue to scoot until you are close enough to square up and pull the opponent overhead, using leg extension to facilitate their rise and create a fluid motion for the roll over.
7. Always roll over your shoulder to prevent injury, and ensure your partner does the same to protect their neck during practice.

This overhead sweep from spider guard is effective in transitioning to a dominant mount position and sets up further attacks.